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By Radina Belberova
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November 16, 2009
The Center for Digital Government ranked Charlottesville fourth in its list of top 10 digital cities - up one spot from last year - in the category of cities with a population of 30,000 to 74,999.
The higher ranking can partly be attributed to improved Internet technologies accessible to city residents, according to the Center's rankings released Thursday.
In light of the current economy, this year's digital cities survey focused on how cities can use technology to provide services to residents while spending less money, said Janet Grenslitt, surveys and awards director for the Center.
The survey assessed key factors such as the cities' online service delivery implementation, infrastructure, architecture and planning measures.
"Our purpose is to showcase city government and how well governments are using digital technology to serve their citizens," Grenslitt said.
Among the technologies that helped Charlottesville gain the fourth spot on the annual list are the increased use of broadband wireless internet and social networking.
As a result of technological innovation, Charlottesville residents can now make use of city services from home, Charlottesville spokesperson Ric Barrick said.
